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Before use . AG-3DA1E Model No. SS0710AS1080 -PS D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2Z46-1 For details, see page 9. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-3DA1P Model No. Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use Preparation Description of parts This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program.
Before use . AG-3DA1E Model No. SS0710AS1080 -PS D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2Z46-1 For details, see page 9. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-3DA1P Model No. Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use Preparation Description of parts This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program.
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... cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of the Battery Charger and AC Adaptor. Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P) (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow...
... cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of the Battery Charger and AC Adaptor. Read this first! (For AG-3DA1P) (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow...
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...handle. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this equipment away from all liquids. To completely disconnect this first! (For AG-3DA1E) indicates safety information. CAUTION: Do not leave the unit in any other materials do not place any liquid containers on the underside ...risk of the equipment. CAUTION: Excessive sound pressure from the AC mains socket when not in use of babies and small children. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is attached, its handle while the tripod is completely safe. Disconnect the AC mains plug from earphones and headphones ...
...handle. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this equipment away from all liquids. To completely disconnect this first! (For AG-3DA1E) indicates safety information. CAUTION: Do not leave the unit in any other materials do not place any liquid containers on the underside ...risk of the equipment. CAUTION: Excessive sound pressure from the AC mains socket when not in use of babies and small children. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is attached, its handle while the tripod is completely safe. Disconnect the AC mains plug from earphones and headphones ...
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...9679; SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ● "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● This product has been manufactured under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-...instructions. • Video that was obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com). - Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions. 10 S eparate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information...
...9679; SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ● "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● This product has been manufactured under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-...instructions. • Video that was obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com). - Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions. 10 S eparate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information...
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The twin-lens system allows you want to adjust the convergence point within the camera and record 3D images with natural sense of depth. The convergence point is completely superimposed onto that the image of the subject from the right ... above is displayed in a single body. Two-channel HD SDI outputs (L and R channels) and HDMI (3D) output are as follows: - Overview This camera-recorder is an integrated 3D camera-recorder equipped with twin lenses in front of the screen, and a subject located farther than the convergence point is an image for explanation...
The twin-lens system allows you want to adjust the convergence point within the camera and record 3D images with natural sense of depth. The convergence point is completely superimposed onto that the image of the subject from the right ... above is displayed in a single body. Two-channel HD SDI outputs (L and R channels) and HDMI (3D) output are as follows: - Overview This camera-recorder is an integrated 3D camera-recorder equipped with twin lenses in front of the screen, and a subject located farther than the convergence point is an image for explanation...
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...for use 16 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product 17 (SD speed class 4 18 SDHC Memory Cards 18 Compatibility with equipment other than AG-3DA1 (this product 18 About AVCHD 18 Accessories 19 Optional accessories 19 Description of parts Description of parts 20 Right side and rear side 20 ... 22 Preparation Charging the battery 23 Charging 23 Power sources 24 Using the battery 24 Using the AC adaptor 24 Turn on/off the camera 25 Tally lamp 25 Viewfinder 26 Using the viewfinder 26 Using the LCD 27 Emphasizing outlines 27 Setting the calendar 28 Shooting Basic shooting...
...for use 16 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product 17 (SD speed class 4 18 SDHC Memory Cards 18 Compatibility with equipment other than AG-3DA1 (this product 18 About AVCHD 18 Accessories 19 Optional accessories 19 Description of parts Description of parts 20 Right side and rear side 20 ... 22 Preparation Charging the battery 23 Charging 23 Power sources 24 Using the battery 24 Using the AC adaptor 24 Turn on/off the camera 25 Tally lamp 25 Viewfinder 26 Using the viewfinder 26 Using the LCD 27 Emphasizing outlines 27 Setting the calendar 28 Shooting Basic shooting...
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... Menu Using the setup menus 75 Using the menus 75 Initializing the menu settings 76 Setup menu structure 77 Camera mode menu 77 Playback mode menu 77 Setup menu list 78 CAMERA SETUP screen 78 SW MODE screen 79 RECORDING SETUP screen 80 TC/UB SETUP screen 80 AV OUT SETUP...FUNCTIONS screen 83 PLAY SETUP screen 84 THUMBNAIL SETUP screen 84 OPERATION screen 84 Reference Before calling for service 85 Updating the firmware in the camera........87 Cleaning 88 Storage Precautions 89 Recording format 90 How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card 91 Specifications 92 Index 94 13
... Menu Using the setup menus 75 Using the menus 75 Initializing the menu settings 76 Setup menu structure 77 Camera mode menu 77 Playback mode menu 77 Setup menu list 78 CAMERA SETUP screen 78 SW MODE screen 79 RECORDING SETUP screen 80 TC/UB SETUP screen 80 AV OUT SETUP...FUNCTIONS screen 83 PLAY SETUP screen 84 THUMBNAIL SETUP screen 84 OPERATION screen 84 Reference Before calling for service 85 Updating the firmware in the camera........87 Cleaning 88 Storage Precautions 89 Recording format 90 How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card 91 Specifications 92 Index 94 13
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...vertical misalignment of or near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound. Battery characteristics This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to a store that the set emits. • The powerful ...the electromagnetic waves that can interfere with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of spent batteries The battery will have turned the camera-recorder off.) The battery can use it again. Disposing of time. Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adaptor...
...vertical misalignment of or near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound. Battery characteristics This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to a store that the set emits. • The powerful ...the electromagnetic waves that can interfere with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of spent batteries The battery will have turned the camera-recorder off.) The battery can use it again. Disposing of time. Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adaptor...
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... for computers (commercially available) to obtain high precision with a soft, dry cloth. • The LCD may form if you can fix this by leaving the camera-recorder off for several hours. • The pixels of the LCD monitor are normal and will not completely erase the data on all the time... the protective caps fitted over any connectors that may not light or may damage the parts inside. Protective caps for managing the data on a cold camera-recorder, but will brighten as the...
... for computers (commercially available) to obtain high precision with a soft, dry cloth. • The LCD may form if you can fix this by leaving the camera-recorder off for several hours. • The pixels of the LCD monitor are normal and will not completely erase the data on all the time... the protective caps fitted over any connectors that may not light or may damage the parts inside. Protective caps for managing the data on a cold camera-recorder, but will brighten as the...
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...careful not to allow the laser beam to problems with 3/8-16UNC screws when the screw spacer is 5.5 mm deep. Use the size that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that matches the diameter of the recorded contents. A removable screw spacer is ... the calendar and time zone. • These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the tripod's fixing screw. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used in one of video and audio material you intended due to shine directly on a tripod...
...careful not to allow the laser beam to problems with 3/8-16UNC screws when the screw spacer is 5.5 mm deep. Use the size that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that matches the diameter of the recorded contents. A removable screw spacer is ... the calendar and time zone. • These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the tripod's fixing screw. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used in one of video and audio material you intended due to shine directly on a tripod...
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Description of parts Right side and rear side 12 CAMERA PB POWER OFF ON MODE 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 HANDLE ZOOM 1 2 3 OFF ON 14 15 L R HD SDI 1(L) 2(R) CONV. CAM REMOTE FOCUS IRIS ...
Description of parts Right side and rear side 12 CAMERA PB POWER OFF ON MODE 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 HANDLE ZOOM 1 2 3 OFF ON 14 15 L R HD SDI 1(L) 2(R) CONV. CAM REMOTE FOCUS IRIS ...
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... Charging time and available recording time (Approx.) Battery model (included) Voltage/ capacity Charging time Maximum continuous recording time CGA-D54 (AG-3DA1P) 7.2 V/ CGA-D54s 5400 mAh (AG-3DA1E) Approx. 330 minutes Approx. 180 minutes • The times apply when the ambient operating temperature is 20 °C (...use . • Discharge the battery before charging starts. • If the CHARGE lamp continues to heat up its charge in the camera, and then store it with the battery charger. Insert it is being used or charged. Short-circuiting may occur across the terminals, ...
... Charging time and available recording time (Approx.) Battery model (included) Voltage/ capacity Charging time Maximum continuous recording time CGA-D54 (AG-3DA1P) 7.2 V/ CGA-D54s 5400 mAh (AG-3DA1E) Approx. 330 minutes Approx. 180 minutes • The times apply when the ambient operating temperature is 20 °C (...use . • Discharge the battery before charging starts. • If the CHARGE lamp continues to heat up its charge in the camera, and then store it with the battery charger. Insert it is being used or charged. Short-circuiting may occur across the terminals, ...
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Connect the AC power supply cable in . Battery release button Mode lamps CAMERA PB POWER OFF ON MODE Using the AC adaptor Installation 1 Insert the DC cable's battery connector until it clicks into place. 2 Connect the AC power ...
Connect the AC power supply cable in . Battery release button Mode lamps CAMERA PB POWER OFF ON MODE Using the AC adaptor Installation 1 Insert the DC cable's battery connector until it clicks into place. 2 Connect the AC power ...
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.... Tally lamp The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording by setting the REC LAMP item on /off the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out. Turn off the camera While pressing the lock release button, move the POWER/Mode selector switch to any of the following circumstances. •... second) * Time for a rough guide Tally lamp (rear) Mode lamp (CAMERA) CAMERA PB POWER OFF ON MODE Lock release button Tally lamp (front) 25 Turn on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera is less than OFF. The tally lamp will flash in any setting other than...
.... Tally lamp The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording by setting the REC LAMP item on /off the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out. Turn off the camera While pressing the lock release button, move the POWER/Mode selector switch to any of the following circumstances. •... second) * Time for a rough guide Tally lamp (rear) Mode lamp (CAMERA) CAMERA PB POWER OFF ON MODE Lock release button Tally lamp (front) 25 Turn on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera is less than OFF. The tally lamp will flash in any setting other than...
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... to come off . If the eyecup holder does come off , see "Cleaning the Viewfinder" (Page 88) for details on a TV monitor. Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; Eye cup holder Eye cup 2 Adjust the viewfinder's angle so that the screen is positioned where it . Eye piece 26 Using the... viewfinder 1 Set the POWER/Mode selector switch to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment dial so that you can see . • You can move the viewfinder out to about 90° perpendicular to ON...
... to come off . If the eyecup holder does come off , see "Cleaning the Viewfinder" (Page 88) for details on a TV monitor. Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; Eye cup holder Eye cup 2 Adjust the viewfinder's angle so that the screen is positioned where it . Eye piece 26 Using the... viewfinder 1 Set the POWER/Mode selector switch to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment dial so that you can see . • You can move the viewfinder out to about 90° perpendicular to ON...
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... the OPEN button and open the LCD monitor. • It can open it further as this will damage the camera. "EVF DTL OFF" appears on the screen for about 2 seconds. 180° 90° • Do...;. Emphasizing outlines Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see . • The monitor can damage the camera. • Ensure the LCD is easiest to the open LCD. This can be rotated 180° toward... the lens and 90° toward you shoot. 1 In CAMERA mode, press the EVF DTL button. "EVF DTL ON" appears on the LCD makes it is fully ...
... the OPEN button and open the LCD monitor. • It can open it further as this will damage the camera. "EVF DTL OFF" appears on the screen for about 2 seconds. 180° 90° • Do...;. Emphasizing outlines Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see . • The monitor can damage the camera. • Ensure the LCD is easiest to the open LCD. This can be rotated 180° toward... the lens and 90° toward you shoot. 1 In CAMERA mode, press the EVF DTL button. "EVF DTL ON" appears on the LCD makes it is fully ...
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... set to set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE.This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17:20 on 25 December, 2010. 1 Set the camera's POWER/Mode selector switch to ON. (Page 25) 2 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 75) 3 Select the TIME ZONE item on the settings...
... set to set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE.This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17:20 on 25 December, 2010. 1 Set the camera's POWER/Mode selector switch to ON. (Page 25) 2 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 75) 3 Select the TIME ZONE item on the settings...
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CLOCK SET CLOCK SET? Preparation 9 When settings are complete, push the Operation lever, select YES on the confirmation screen, and push the Operation lever again. YES NO • The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK SET option to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE. 29
CLOCK SET CLOCK SET? Preparation 9 When settings are complete, push the Operation lever, select YES on the confirmation screen, and push the Operation lever again. YES NO • The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK SET option to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE. 29
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... using this product. 1 While pressing the lock release button, turn the POWER/Mode selector switch to OFF. • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to select CARD FUNCTIONS, and push the Operation lever ... � When a fast-moving subject has been recorded Formatting a card If you use SD Memory Cards for the first time for shooting with this camera. (below) • If the system frequency of the following shooting conditions: � When there are off the power - Save all data recorded ...
... using this product. 1 While pressing the lock release button, turn the POWER/Mode selector switch to OFF. • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to select CARD FUNCTIONS, and push the Operation lever ... � When a fast-moving subject has been recorded Formatting a card If you use SD Memory Cards for the first time for shooting with this camera. (below) • If the system frequency of the following shooting conditions: � When there are off the power - Save all data recorded ...
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... START/STOP button to begin recording after PAUSE is displayed in the operation status display. (Page 70) • The camera's factory default setting is 1080/60i recording (AG-3DA1P) or 1080/50i recording (AG-3DA1E). (To view current setting status: Page 43) • The upper limit for the number of video and audio...
... START/STOP button to begin recording after PAUSE is displayed in the operation status display. (Page 70) • The camera's factory default setting is 1080/60i recording (AG-3DA1P) or 1080/50i recording (AG-3DA1E). (To view current setting status: Page 43) • The upper limit for the number of video and audio...